Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 30 ratings

Lauren Abasheva

LPCC, 8 years of experience

Authentic
Open-minded
Warm
Virtual
Next available on

About me

Do you ever feel like you have to monitor, pull back, and even hide yourself from others? From friends, family, acquaintances, even from yourself? Do you tend to put your needs and wants at the bottom of the list? Are you ready to commit to you? Together we will work side by side to help strengthen your confidence, awareness, insight, healing and make progress within yourself. Lauren is an Expressive Arts Therapist, Sex-positive, Kink-knowledgeable, Gender affirming, and Trauma therapist. As a white, pansexual, neurodivergent therapist, I understand that we are all different. I provide a laid-back atmosphere. I focus on helping others build an understanding about themselves, their identity, their relationships, their spiritual relationships, and the relationship they have with sex. Help others understand their trauma whether that be physical, mental, sexual, spiritual, etc. While utilizing evidence-based practices, I strive to support, encourage, and empower you. I view mental health as important as physical health. When an injury/illness occurs, seeking professional intervention, guidance, and support can improve overall wellness. Depending on your physical environment, social circle, culture, religion, heredity, and experiences. Life can look limited. Let's continue to stay curious. There are options out there that do align with you and your values. Let's work together resulting in a healthier and happier you.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

We will start with going over the intake and paperwork, Discuss and go through goals for therapy, and answer any questions that you or I may have.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I'm experienced in working with individuals who are active in alternative lifestyles. Who are active in various relationships such as polyamory, open, casual, monogamy, etc. Individuals who identify as LGBTQAP+. I'm experienced working with individuals who struggle with family conflicts, gender identity, sexual orientation, trauma, and religious trauma. Also, experienced with individuals who want to form healthier eating habits, weight management, working with physicians, physicians' spouses, anxiety, depression, Women's issues, Men's issues, and stress.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

Individual Adults, Adolescents, and Seniors who are motivated for change, maintain an open mind, and who continue to be curious.

Specialties

Top specialties

Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

AnxietyDepressionSelf Esteem

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Attachment-based

Examining past and present patterns in relationships, friendships, family, and how it affects the present.

EMDR

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy technique that uses bilateral stimulation, like eye movements, to reduce the vividness and emotion associated with trauma memories.

Trauma Informed Care

I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). Uses back and forth eye movements to help address common problems that often relieves the negative impact of common problems in 3-5 sessions.

Gender-affirming therapy

To support and affirm an individual's gender identity. Create a safe container for adjustment, transitions, reflection, processing, etc.

Location

Virtual
Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 30 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

April 2, 2025

It was a great first session with Lauren today. I immediately felt comfortable sharing with her and I felt she was very thoughtful, responsive and caring in her questions and feedback. I'm looking forward to working with her more in future.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Lauren